Sulwhasoo
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum VI
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum VI
Sulwhasoo
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WHAT IS IT?
Activating Serum, Contains 5 precious herbs in Jaum Activator complex
FEATURES
Improves hydration, brightness, radiance, translucency, reduces visible wrinkles, supports skin barrier
BEST FOR
normal
CHECKS
Paraben-Free, Sulfate-free, Alcohol-free (Based on mention of Alcohol Denat. presence but no exclusions explicitly stated in text)
Who Is It For?
All Adults (no Specific Age/gender Mentioned Unisex)What Does It Help With?
Skin Hydration Brightness Radiance Translucency Wrinkles Skin BarrierBudget
Premium ($76-$150)How To Use
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What Sulwhasoo Says
Product Description:
A masterfully blended complex of 5 precious herbs that improve the look of skin's hydration, brightness, radiance, translucency, visible wrinkles, and skin barrier.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water-Aqua-Eau,Alcohol-Denat,Butylene-Glycol,Betaine,1-2-Hexanediol,Bis-Peg-18,Methyl-Ether-Dimethyl-Silane,Glyceryl-Polymethacrylate,Carbomer,Peg-60-Hydrogenated-Castor-Oil,Tromethamine,Propanediol,Glyceryl-Caprylate,Juglans-Regia-Walnut-Seed-Extract,Dextrin,Theobroma-Cacao-Cocoa-Extract,Scutellaria-Baicalensis-Root-Extract,Fragrance-Parfum,Ethylhexylglycerin,Adenosine,Limonene,Methyl-Trimethicone,Disodium-Edta,Xanthan-Gum,Cellulose-Gum,Carrageenan,Honey-Mel-Miel,Madecassoside,Rehmannia-Glutinosa-Root-Extract,Pentylene-Glycol,Ophiopogon-Japonicus-Root-Extract,Paeonia-Lactiflora-Root-Extract,Lilium-Candidum-Bulb-Extract,Linalool,Lycium-Chinense-Fruit-Extract,Polygonatum-Odoratum-Rhizome-Extract,Biosaccharide-Gum-1,Propylene-Glycol,Ziziphus-Jujuba-Fruit-Extract,Nelumbo-Nucifera-Flower-Extract,Pueraria-Lobata-Root-Extract,Natto-Gum,Glycyrrhiza-Uralensis-Licorice-Root-Extract,Prunus-Mume-Fruit-Extract,Citronellol,Citral,Geraniol,Hydrogenated-Lecithin,Bht,Citric-Acid,Lentinus-Edodes-Extract,Tocopherol,Hydrolyzed-Soybean-Extract,Paeonia-Albiflora-Root-Extract,Zingiber-Officinale-Ginger-Root-Extract
Key Ingredients
Jaum Activator (complex of 5 precious herbs), Honey, Madecassoside, Licorice Root Extract, Ginger Root Extract
Ingredients Details
1-2-hexanediol
Common Name(s): 1-2-hexanediol,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
1-2-hexanediol has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,1-2-hexanediol technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Adenosine
Common Name(s): Adenine riboside,9-beta-d-ribofuranosyladenine
CAS Number: 58-61-7
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Reduces fine lines, stimulates collagen, firms skin, and reduces inflammation.
Why It's Used: Fda-recognized anti-wrinkle active with multi-action collagen stimulation + wrinkle reduction + anti-inflammatory efficacy.
How It Works: Activates adenosine a2a receptors on fibroblasts stimulating collagen type i. also activates pka pathway promoting atp production and reducing inflammatory cytokines.
Typically Found In: Anti-aging serums,wrinkle treatments,korean skincare
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ purine nucleoside / anti-aging
Secondary Functions: Collagen stimulation,anti-inflammatory,cell energy
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.04%โ0.1%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetically produced
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetically produced for cosmetic use.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; excellent tolerability.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. fda-recognized as safe and effective anti-wrinkle ingredient. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Other b vitamins,niacinamide,antioxidant complexes
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
A 2002 clinical study demonstrated 0.04% adenosine cream significantly reduced wrinkle depth and increased skin elasticity after 4 weeks. fda recognition requires controlled clinical trial evidence.
Last Verified: Cosing database,adenosine anti-aging clinical data,fda otc anti-wrinkle monograph
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Betaine
Common Name(s): Trimethylglycine,tmg,natural betaine
CAS Number: 107-43-7
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides osmoprotective humectant conditioning with anti-irritant and mild foam-boosting activity.
Why It's Used: Natural-origin multifunctional osmolyte from sugar beet providing hydration, anti-irritancy, and conditioning in virtually every cosmetic category.
How It Works: Quaternary ammonium betaine provides zwitterionic character for water binding via ionic hydration. osmoprotective function at 100โ500mm as compatible solute protecting cells from osmotic stress. reduces surfactant irritation by competing with sls for protein binding sites. mild foam enhancement.
Typically Found In: Virtually all categories โ moisturisers, shampoos, cleansers
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ humectant
Secondary Functions: Tewl reduction,skin plumping
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from beta vulgaris (sugar beet) molasses
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Betaine's anti-irritant mechanism for surfactant systems involves competitive protein protection: betaine at high concentrations preferentially interacts with skin proteins, occupying binding sites that would otherwise be occupied by surfactant molecules causing protein denaturation. this competition reduces available protein binding for irritating surfactants, explaining betaine's well-documented ability to reduce sls irritation when co-formulated.
Last Verified: Cosing database,craig betaine osmoprotective review,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Bht
Common Name(s): Bht
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers targeted skin-conditioning or bioactive benefits through a specific mechanism of action suited to the formulation's intended purpose.
Why It's Used: Specialty actives address specific skin concerns through targeted molecular mechanisms, providing efficacy beyond what base formulation ingredients alone can achieve.
How It Works: The bioactive compound interacts with specific molecular targets in skin cells or the extracellular matrix โ enzymes, receptors, structural proteins, or signaling molecules โ triggering beneficial biological responses.
Typically Found In: Serums,treatments,moisturizers,specialty products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Specialty actives
Secondary Functions: Skin-conditioning,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Specialty active ingredient; check individual sourcing for vegan status.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1
Comedogenicity Rating: 0
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,peptides
Avoid Combining With: Incompatible with oxidizing agents; check ph stability
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Specialty actives typically work through enzyme inhibition (e.g., tyrosinase inhibition for brightening, mmp inhibition for anti-aging), receptor activation (e.g., retinoid receptors, ppar-ฮณ for barrier genes), or transcription factor modulation (e.g., nrf2 for antioxidant gene upregulation). structure-activity relationships determine potency and selectivity.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; ingredient-specific safety and efficacy literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15